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The United States and Iran held their first formal nuclear talks in years, signaling a cautious return to diplomacy. While no major breakthroughs occurred, both sides agreed to continue talks -- raising hopes for progress amid regional tensions and mounting domestic pressure on the Islamic republic.
Iranian and US negotiators agreed to a second round of high-level talks over Tehran's nuclear programs next week after meeting on April 12 for more than two hours of what Tehran's officials described as a "positive" and "constructive" effort.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned of a "strong" response following a threat by US President Donald Trump that "there will be bombing" if Tehran doesn't agree to talks on its nuclear program as concern grows over escalating rhetoric between the two countries.
Pezeshkian’s remarks now help set the stage for a further rise in tensions between Tehran and Washington over the country’s nuclear program.
Iran said it has given a "restrained" response to a letter by US President Donald Trump proposing direct talks over a new nuclear deal, as Tehran continues to insist on indirect negotiations.
Kourosh Sehati was working for the UK-based Iran International TV station when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Now, the broadcast journalist fights on the front lines in Ukraine,
As Turkey is gripped by mass protests following the arrest of a key opposition figure, what does this mean for countries around the region where Turkey plays an influential role? From Ukraine and Russia to Iran and Central Asia, Turkey wields diplomatic, political, and economic clout.
Iranian authorities are cracking down on female vocalists who have defied the country's restrictions on women singing in public. In recent weeks, a number of performers have had their social media pages blocked, while others have been summoned for questioning or detained.
Iran said a delegation led by a senior Emirati figure has delivered a letter from US President Donald Trump to the Islamic republic's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
A series of violent clashes in Syria points to both the lingering Russian and Iranian presence in the country, as well as the extreme risks to civilians. Through interviews and analysis of open-source data, RFE/RL can give a clearer picture of what's happening inside Syria.
The White House again warned Tehran that it can be dealt with either militarily or by reaching a deal over its nuclear program -- the remarks coming hours after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected a U.S. proposal for negotiations between the two bitter rivals.
Pop singer Mehdi Yarrahi has been given 74 lashes for a song criticizing Iran’s mandatory dress code for women, ending a criminal case against him that also included a prison term.
Iranian Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif has stepped down on the "advice" of the country's judiciary chief, Gholam Hossein Mohseni-Ejei.
Three Iranian exiles have filed a lawsuit against Parviz Sabeti, a top security official under the shah of Iran in the 1970s, who now lives in the United States.
Iran has charged British citizens Craig and Lindsay Foreman with espionage, the country’s judiciary spokesman announced on February 18.
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has warned that Iran continues to increase its monthly production of enriched uranium to near weapons grade and time is running out to reach an agreement to curb Iran's nuclear program.
U.S. President Donald Trump says he believes a deal with Iran over its nuclear program can reached as Tehran is eager to negotiate and avoid an escalation that could involve a military option.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order on February 4 to restore his "maximum economic pressure" policy on Iran aimed at hurting its oil exports and slowing its nuclear program.
Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof fled his country this year after secretly shooting a movie that has now been nominated for an Oscar. He told RFE/RL the film was inspired by a prison guard he spoke to while he was in jail in Iran.
Two prominent Iranian Supreme Court judges have been killed in an attack at the court's headquarters in Tehran, according to Iran's judiciary.
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